Los Angeles-based illustrator Kris Kehasukjaren came up with a cute series that features minion illustrations. Each illustration showcases the villainous (but adorable) minions from the hit Pixar family flick 'Despicable Me.' However, Kehasukjaren re-imagined them in a more intimidating way than their depiction in the films; each minion is renditioned into a Street Fighter.
Two minions are dressed like iconic video game Street Fighters Ryu and Ken, while others poke fun of Cammy and her ridiculously revealing costume. Some minions are actually serious-looking and could probably fit into an arcade setting perfectly, but some looks are completely unfitting for the cute yellow workers. Many are hysterical-looking and are hard to take seriously -- which was clearly the goal of Kehasukjaren, considering he specifically chose the funny minions above all other pop culture characters.
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Kris Kehasukjaren Draws Minion Illustrations with a Kick
Trend Themes
1. Villainous Character Illustrations - There is the opportunity to create villainous illustrations of popular and beloved characters to bring a new perspective to the franchise.
2. Characters as Video Game Fighters - Transforming the characters into video game fighters could create a new market of crossover fans who are interested in the video game culture and the franchise.
3. Humorous Depictions of Popular Culture Characters - A humorous take on popular culture characters could be a way to appeal to younger audiences and create merchandise opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Illustration - Illustration artists could create their own versions of popular characters, creating a new fan following and marketing channel.
2. Video Game - Video game companies could look at incorporating crossover characters and worlds to expand their market and fanbase.
3. Merchandise - Merchandising companies could create humorous takes on popular characters to create a new market for merchandise as well as appeal to younger audiences.